High Line Park At Chelsea Market

Called "the coolest thing New York has seen since Central Park," High Line Park boasts 1.45 miles of historic rail line re-purposed as unique, elevated park space. Section 1 (Gansevoort - 20th) and Section 2 (20th - 30th) are currently under construction. When completed, users will be able to literally rise above the clamor and commotion of street-level Manhattan and stroll through tranquil, verdant gardens with superb views of the Hudson River and Manhattan's skyline.

Designed by Piet Oudolf and Field Operations, the High Line Park gardens are inspired by the self-seeded landscape that sprung up undisturbed atop old rail lines after trains ceased running in 1980. High Line volunteers actually collected seeds from the abandoned rail line before park construction began. They are saving these seeds for future use. Plants for Section 1 are already being nurtured at Greenbelt Native Plant Center and will be transplanted into the park this fall.
The High Line project also features beautiful architectural design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro. Designers have created several unique destinations along the park trail. Enjoy easy access from entrances and exits located every 2-3 blocks, many of which include elevators as well as stairs. Splash in the water feature, stretch out on the sun deck, snap great skyline shots from the viewing spur, or settle in for a quiet afternoon of reading on the lawn. Be sure to stop and admire High Line Park's top quality public art, including a piece by artist Spencer Finch called "The River that Flows Both Ways." Made of 700 individually crafted pieces of colored glass based on light conditions Spencer observed on the Hudson River, this piece will be installed where the High Line passes through Chelsea Market, and will be the inaugural commission launching the public art program on the High Line.
Chelsea Market and its tenants have been long-time supporters of the High Line Park project. We are eagerly anticipating the opening of Section 1 by the end of 2008.